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I’ll admit – I came into Ever 17 – The Out of Infinity completely blind. I had heard the name tossed around for years, often in the same breath as some of the greatest visual novels ever made, but I had never actually played it. What really piqued my interest this time around was the fact that it was written by Kotaro Uchikoshi, … Read More

I’ll be honest—I never played the original Phantom Brave when it first launched back in 2004. But with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero arriving on the Nintendo Switch more than two decades later, I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. Thankfully, I quickly found out that you don’t need to have much prior experience with the series to enjoy this … Read More

When Trails Through Daybreak launched last year, it felt like a fresh start for the long-running Trails series—a game designed to welcome newcomers while still offering plenty for long-time fans. Trails Through Daybreak 2, however, takes a different approach. It’s not a standalone entry but a direct continuation of Van Arkride’s story, picking up right where the first game left off. If you haven’t played Daybreak … Read More

As a fan of the last few entries in the Civilization series, I was eager to dive into Civilization 7, the latest entry in Sid Meier’s iconic turn-based strategy franchise. Over the years, Civ has kept me up late into the night with its “just one more turn” addictiveness, and Civ 7 is no different. This installment refines the formula in some key ways, making it both … Read More

I have very fond memories of playing through the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy on the Super Nintendo. Those games were some of my favorite platformers growing up, so it doesn’t take much to get me excited for anything Donkey Kong-related—especially when it comes to a Donkey Kong Country title. That said, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch is a remaster of a … Read More

For fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, it’s been a long 7 year wait to see what the team at Warhorse Studios would come out with next. When we finally learned last year that it was going to be a Kingdom Come sequel, I, along with many others were thrilled to hear it. And now it’s finally arrived. Kingdom Come: Deliverance … Read More

As someone who’s only dipped their toes into the vast ocean of Ys games, I went into Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana with a mix of curiosity and cautious excitement. My history with the series is minimal—I’ve only played a handful of the games, but I’ve really enjoyed every moment of the ones I’ve experienced. When I heard that this reimagining of Ys III: … Read More

As a long-time fan of Hironobu Sakaguchi—the legendary creator of Final Fantasy—and Mistwalker Studios, I already had a deep respect for what Fantasian represented. Originally released in two parts on Apple Arcade, Fantasian was heralded as a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy. Now, with this console release, the game has been enhanced, refined, and reimagined for a broader audience. After spending considerable time with … Read More

As a fan of anthology series and gaming, I was thrilled when I first heard about Secret Level, Amazon Prime’s new animated series. The show, much like Tim Miller’s previous project, Love, Death & Robots, offers a collection of standalone episodes, each with its own story, style, and tone. This time, however, the focus is on beloved video game franchises—an irresistible concept … Read More

As a longtime fan of the Dragon Quest series, I’ve eagerly followed every announcement, every trailer, and every preview about the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Dragon Quest’s charming sense of adventure helps it always engage me, no matter what mood I’m in. After finally playing it, I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations, delivering a beautiful reimagining of a classic that … Read More